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Essential Manganese
Manganese is an essential mineral, meaning has to be consumed in your diet. This trace element is a cofactor for many enzymes involved in blood sugar and cholesterol management, energy production, antioxidant pathways, bone and connective tissue formation, fertility, and immune function. It’s also involved with blood clotting. If this mineral is deficient, it can…
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Blood Orange Tonic Water Recipe
This refreshing winter spritzer is an easy-to-make beverage that offers the full flavor of blood orange with a refreshing hint of vanilla and honey–perfect for Dry January or a simple night in! Prep: 5 Min. Cook: 0 Min. Total: 5 Min. Servings: 2 Ingredients Instructions References
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Benefits of Green Coffee Beans
Green coffee beans are simply unroasted coffee beans, meaning they are completely raw. Green coffee beans contain a compound called chlorogenic acids (CGA) which are easily digestible in humans. These acids are mostly destroyed during the coffee roasting process. CGAs are being studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities as well as a tool to…
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Crimson Antioxidants to the Rescue
Red oranges (Citrus sinensis), better known as ‘blood oranges’, are assumed to come from China or southern Mediterranean regions, but that hasn’t been confirmed. They are most well-known in Italy and Spain but have been growing in popularity in the United States. These fruits have bright orange skin with a striking red to almost black…
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Healthier You at Every Weight
With the closing of one year, another one brings dawning opportunities for new experiences and growth. Part of bringing in the New Year generally includes some sort of health-supporting change from exercise to dieting, and everything in between. Nowadays, there is a strong argument that dieting isn’t the answer; it’s possible to be healthy at…
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Water Walking the Kneipp Way
When you hear the term water walking, the first image that pops into your head may be of middle-aged to elderly folks moving in a pool. However, water walking, more commonly utilized in Europe, is a hydrotherapy (water therapy) practice developed by Father Sebastian Kneipp. He healed himself with cold water therapies, and he spent…
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Simple Mediterranean Chickpea Salad Recipe
Mediterranean salads are often viewed as the perfect summer salad, but something this delicious shouldn’t be limited to just one season! Perfect as a side salad or light lunch, this simple salad is served with a bright lemon dressing, perfect even during the colder months. Prep: 10 Min. Min. Total: 10 Min. Servings: 8 Ingredients…
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Thyme for Health!
A common kitchen herb, thyme (Thymus vulgaris) has been used for centuries for culinary and medicinal reasons. Nowadays, it is also used in the commercial industry for perfumes, food flavorings, mouthwashes, pharmaceutical products, etc. A perennial, evergreen shrub, thyme is used for its leaves. It can tolerate a wide variety of growing conditions including frost, drought, and…
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Cooking Oils: Which Are Best for You?
There’s a ton of information out there on cooking oils regarding what is healthy and what isn’t for a variety of reasons. Arguments on both sides of this long-standing debate have valid points to be considered as you choose which oils are healthiest for your family. Below is a collection of factors to consider as…
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Chickpea – The Powerhouse Legume
Cicer arietinum, more commonly known as chickpea or garbanzo bean, is an important component to vegetarian and vegan-based diets. Now, an important distinction to be aware of is the difference between pulses and legumes. Pulses are the edible seeds harvested from a legume plant which includes beans, lentils, and peas. A legume just refers to…
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